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Seasons, Moon Phases, Tides, And Eclipses
Test Description: Chapter 7 test review
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Why does the moon appear to be a dark reddish, color during a Lunar Eclipse
A
because Earth's atmosphere intensifies the sun's light onto the moon
B
because the moon receives direct sunlight from from the sun during a lunar eclipse
C
because Earth's atmosphere changes the color of the sun's light
D
because Earth's atmosphere bends the Sun's light onto the moon
2) when the moon moves between sun and Earth and casts a shadow on earth's surface, there is
A
a solar eclipse
B
new moon
C
lunar eclipse
D
full moon
3) which of the following terms would you use to describe the motion of Earth in its orbit around the sun
A
ellipse
B
revolution
C
solstice
D
rotation
4) When the sun's light shines on the north Pole, what season is beginning in the Northern Hemisphere
A
winter
B
fall
C
summer
D
spring
5) Which best describes a waxing crescent
A
more than half the moon is visible and illumination is increasing
B
more than half the moon is visible and illumination is decreasing
C
less than half the moon is visible and illumination is increasing
D
less than half the moon is visible and illumination is decreasing
6) In what month is Earth farthest from the sun
A
October
B
March
C
July
D
January
7) a tide with greatest difference between low and high tides is called a
A
spring tide
B
in tide
C
neap tide
D
out tide
8) The part of a shadow surrounding the darkest part; creates a partial eclipse
A
tide
B
penumbra
C
neato
D
umbra
9) How long does it take for the moon to revolve once around earth
A
365 days
B
27.3 hours
C
27.3 days
D
24 hours
10) what is it called when the phases of the moon appear to get larger
A
rotating
B
revolving
C
waning
D
waxing
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